AH6i Instructor Pilot/Instrument Examiner

Team GDC ME; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

S3 Arabia seeks an experienced Instrument Examiner to lead training for AH-6i pilots in Riyadh. You will oversee academic and hands-on training, ensure readiness and currency, and manage IATF folders and evaluations.

The role includes leading instrument instruction under day, night, and NVG conditions in classroom, aircraft, or simulators. The candidate must hold an appropriate pilot certificate, possess command qualification, and meet extensive flight-hour and medical requirements as part of

Qualifications

• Must hold FAA Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot certificate or host country equivalent.
• FAA Class II Flight Physical or host country equivalent.
• Must have been qualified as a Pilot in Command.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or training in a related field is beneficial.
• Must be qualified in mission, type, and be able to be qualified upon hire.
• Graduation from Instructor Pilot course at a U.S. Army Aviation Proponent School or IP equivalency evaluation.
• Graduate of the U.S. Army Aviation Proponent School or an equivalency RWIFE.
• Minimum 2500 total flight hours (Turbine Engine), with at least 500 as SP/IP, 50 hours as IE and NVG hours as required.
• Knowledge of Army Aviation training concepts, administration, and logistics.
• Demonstrated ability as lead pilot of a flight training organization.
• Proven experience in leading organizational staff to develop and implement plans and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with people in supervision of staff and team members.
• Ability to communicate with customers professionally.
• Extensive ability to use Microsoft Products.
• Medical Examination: must complete mandatory medical examinations.
• Criminal Record: clean record for Saudi work visa.
• Drug and Alcohol Testing: periodic testing policy.
• Compliance with Saudi Labor Law.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties as an Instrument Examiner for AH-6i aircraft and support simulation devices.
• Serve as primary trainer for IEC, AQC, IPC, and provide continuation training and evaluation.
• Manage compliance of training folders and complete required entries.
• Supervise or support AH-6i ground school training and instrument instruction.
• Deliver instruction in classroom, aircraft, or flight training devices under various conditions.

Job description

Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Owning Organization: S3 Arabia

Description:

Responsible for performing duties as an Instrument Examiner in the AH-6i aircraft and supporting simulation device(s). Serve as primary trainer for the Instrument Examiners Course (IEC), the Aircraft Qualification Course (AQC), the Instructor Pilot Course (IPC), and provide continuation training and evaluation of customer pilots in accordance with approved Saudi Arabian Ministry of National Guard publications. Perform academic instruction and hands-on performance-based training and administer evaluations to ensure pilot proficiency and standardization of training. Manage the compliance of Individual Gradebook Folders and Individual Aircrew Training Folders (IATF) and complete required training, currency, and readiness entries. Supervise or support AH-6i aircraft-specific ground school-based training and instrument instruction in a classroom environment, aircraft, or flight training device(s). Flight instruction training duties include instrument examiner, instructor pilot, contact, basic instrument, and basic combat skills under Day, Night, and NVG conditions to MNG standards IAW approved ATM, CMP, and POI requirements. Instruction may include any combination of Individual or group instruction in an academic classroom environment and or aircraft or simulator.

Qualifications:

Must have an FAA Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot certificate or host country equivalent.

FAA Class II Flight Physical or host country equivalent required.
Must have been qualified as a Pilot in Command.

High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or training in a related field is beneficial.

Must be qualified in mission, type, design, and, if appropriate, series of aircraft or be able to be qualified upon hire.

Graduate of a course of instruction for Instructor Pilot at an authorized U.S. Army Aviation Proponent School or an IP equivalency evaluation

administered by a standardization instructor pilot (SP) selected by the Directorate of Evaluations and Standardization (DES) in the AH6i or similar aircraft (MD530, OH58D).

Graduate of the U.S. Army Aviation Proponent School or an equivalency Rotary Wing Instrument Flight Examiners Course (RWIFE).

Minimum 2500-hour total flight hours (Turbine Engine), of which a minimum of 500 hours as an SP/IP. Previous Instrument Examiner required. Minimum 50 hours as an IE and minimum of 100 hours combination of hood/weather. Previous NVG Instructor Pilot required. Minimum of 500 flight hours NVG. Previous NVG Instructor Pilot experience.

Knowledge of Army Aviation training concepts, administration, and logistics.
Demonstrated ability as lead pilot of a flight training organization.

Demonstrated past performance and experience in leading an organizational staff to achieve goals while developing and implementing organizational plans, policies, and operational procedures.

Ability to communicate both orally and written.

Ability to effectively deal with people in the supervision of staff and team members.

Ability to effectively communicate with the customer professionally and courteously.

Extensive ability to use Microsoft Products.

Medical Examination: Candidates must successfully complete all mandatory medical examinations required to obtain employment.

Criminal Record: To qualify for a Saudi Work Visa, candidates must have a clean criminal record with no prior convictions, as specified by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Drug and Alcohol Testing: Candidates must pass a drug test to be considered for employment. Additionally, our ATSS program enforces a random drug and alcohol testing policy. Employees will be subject to periodic testing to maintain adherence to our workplace standards and safety regulations.

Compliance with Saudi Labor Law: All employment terms and conditions will be in accordance with Saudi Labor Law. Candidates must be prepared to adhere to these regulations throughout their employment.